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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** IPT Associates - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Centers, VMware ESX Servers, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Windows Servers, Network Segmentation, Network Virtualization, Dell PowerEdge, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Information Technology, SDN Network, Vcenter, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9126436/platform-infrastructure-engineer ## About the Role * Are curious and excited about technology * Like solving problems and figuring things out * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field * 10 years prior experience in a similar role * DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired * VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization * Proven work experience providing Data Center virtualization software solutions. * Experience working in cloud environments. * Active Security Clearance Required Preferred Technical Skills * Experience designing, deploying, and administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments, ESXi, vCenter Server, NSX, vSAN, and VMware Aria Suite. * Experience administering enterprise VMware virtualization platforms, including High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), vMotion, Storage vMotion, Distributed Switches, and resource optimization. * Experience deploying and supporting enterprise compute infrastructure using Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, or equivalent x86 server platforms. * Experience implementing software-defined data center (SDDC) architectures and virtualization best practices. * Experience deploying and administering enterprise storage technologies, including VMware vSAN, NAS, iSCSI, and storage replication. * Experience configuring VMware NSX, software-defined networking (SDN), virtual networking, VLANs, distributed switching, and network segmentation. * Experience administering Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems within enterprise virtualized environments. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional infrastructure and engineering teams. ## Description * Engineer, deploy, and support VMware ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise server infrastructure., * Engineering, installation and maintenance of server hardware and ESXi virtualization platform. * Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into the virtualization software solutions to enhance system performance and resource efficiency. * Evaluate virtualization software solutions vigilantly to reduce systems complexity while maintaining robust cybersecurity measures. * Support VMware technologies including vSAN, vROps, and NSX. * Monitor virtualization performance and resolve any issues. * Monitor tools that provide critical insights into workloads, depletion of resources, and peak loads of servers. * Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades. * Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data centers virtualization software, hypervisors, interfaces, layout, system, and processes. * Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center's layout, systems, and processes. ## Related Videos - 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